International Relations of the Americas MSc

This degree embraces modules on both North and Latin America, with compulsory study of both regions. The programme focuses on inter-American and on Latin/North American global relations, and combines breadth with (especially in relation to the 15,000 word dissertation) the depth appropriate for this level of study. The programme provides a detailed and systematic understanding of the International Relations of the Americas both with regard to inter-American relations and relations with the world beyond the Americas. It offers contemporary and historical perspectives on the International Relations of the Americas and situates this empirical knowledge within general theories of international relations and foreign policy analysis. The programme introduces students to skills essential for the analytic study of the International Relations of the Americas and assessment of the hemispheric and global issues currently facing foreign policy-makers in the nationstates of the Americas.

Programme structure

To
ensure study of the North and South of the Americas, students take two
compulsory modules, International Politics of Latin America (15 credits), and
Post-Cold War US Foreign Policy (15 credits). They additionally choose one
module from two specified research-skills options (15 credits), and 45 credits of further
substantive-subject options from a broader range of modules. The final element
of the programme is the research dissertation of 15,000 words (90 credits).

NOTE: Some module options and elective modules may not be
available every year.

Students can take up to a maximum of 30 credits from other departments
(electives) and other University of London colleges (external options) towards their 180 credits, but will
need to obtain the explicit approval of the Programme Director.

Students can take up to a maximum of 30 credits from other departments
(electives) and other University of London colleges (external options) towards their 180 credits, but will
need to obtain the explicit approval of the Programme Director.

NOTE: These modules
are subject to availability. We are waiting for confirmation from the relevant
departments whether these modules will run in 2015-16 and will update the
information shortly.

The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures,
presentations, independent reading and research. There
are a range of assessments including essays, a short oral presentation, and the
dissertation.